The process took 2 months. I interviewed at bp (Whiting, IN) in Nov 2011
Interview
I applied for this position in early August. As of October 31, 2011, I had an interview. I went to the Whiting Clean Energy facility for the interview. I was interviewed, by the Lead Operator, HSSE Manager, Operations Manager, and Operations Supervisor. Everyone from Admin Asst, to the Operators were friendly upon my arrival. The interview consisted of me sitting in a conference room with the four individuals mentioned. The questions that were asked of me were based on the motivational based behavior model, which examples of questions can be found online. I prepared for this interview by going over those questions and preparing responses. It helped tremendously. I would recommend trying to answer those type of questions before an interview. I am still waiting on a hiring decision. I was told that one would not be made until very close to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Describe a work situation in which you can demonstrate that you encouraged the motivation of another person.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at bp (Hammond, IN)
Interview
Take a 3 hour skills test with about 29 other people. It was several different topics including a video of how to read gauges. Wait several weeks to hear from hr if you passed. They set you up for a face to face interview with 3 people at a time.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell them somethung about how you worked successfully in a group.
I applied and quickly recieved a response to Interview. The Interview was about an hour long, the questions were not that difficult, but some did catch me off gaurd! I am just waiting on a response to see what's next.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time that you had to overcome animosity?
I applied through university. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at bp (Bellingham, WA) in Oct 2012
Interview
Initial application got you an invitation to test. The aptitude test of 300+ got you an interview. The first interview of 75 was with a unit supervisor and 3 foreman. Second interview of 35 was with the same panel. Then they hired 23 operators which went through a drug test and a physical aptitude test which consisted of walking up lots of stairs carrying an SCBA.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me a time you have to make a decision to do the right thing.